Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Mixed economic system

Mixed economic system — practice question

Luxembourg is a nation with a high degree of economic development. Its government steps in to try to reduce some of the drawbacks that may arise in a market economic system. Some firms in the country sell in competitive markets, whereas others are monopolies. Households in the country save a large share of their income. The chief reason for the country’s population growth is immigration.
(a)[2]

Identify two influences on the share of income that households save.

(b)[4]

Explain two monopoly features.

(c)[6]

Analyse why people migrate from one country to another.

(d)[8]

Discuss whether government intervention is able to overcome the disadvantages of a market economic system.

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